2026 Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Dulles VA Hybrid

Northrop Grumman; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist. This entry-level role is based on site in Dulles, VA with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will join the Global Supply Chain team and support material planning, forecasting, and inventory management to align with product line priorities and business objectives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, familiarity with MRP/ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, and strong Excel plus data visualization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 0–2 years of experience.
• Majored in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or Business with a supply chain emphasis.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to manage demand, supply, and inventory.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas) for analyzing data.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau to create reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of material plans by aligning supply requirements with product line priorities and overall objectives under guidance from senior planners.
• Execute demand-supply planning activities using MRP tools; maintain and analyze forecasts, review purchase-material positions, and assist in creating capacity and production schedules.
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels across BOMs, balancing service levels, working capital, and stock-out risk with senior team members.
• Collaborate with sourcing, operations, and finance to support alignment on inventory targets and address non-standard part requirements.
• Contribute to long-term capacity and resource planning by providing data, analyses, and recommendations for new product introductions and asset utilization.
• Develop and present supply chain metrics and KPIs (inventory, on-time delivery, material availability) using Power BI/Tableau to support data-driven decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Industrial Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

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Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist. This position is based on site for a hybrid role in Dulles, VA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Division's Global Supply Chain team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of material plans by aligning supply requirements with established product line priorities and overall business objectives under guidance from senior planners.
• Execute demand‑supply planning activities using MRP tools; maintain and analyze forecasts, review purchase‑material positions, and assist in creating capacity and production schedules.
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels across bills of material (BOMs), helping to balance service levels, working capital, and stock‑out risk in coordination with more senior team members.
• Collaborate with sourcing, operations, and finance to support alignment on inventory targets, address non‑standard part requirements, and escalat critical‑path procurement issues for resolution.
• Contribute to long‑term capacity and resource planning by providing data, analyses, and recommendations that support new product introductions and efficient use of existing assets.
• Develop and present clear supply chain metrics and KPIs (e.g., inventory, on time delivery, material availability) to management, using tools such as Power BI and Tableau to support data driven decisions.

Basic Qualifications

• A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
• Has completed their degree Bachelor's from an accredited institution with 0-2 years of related experience
• Having majored in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or Business with a supply chain/operations emphasis, or similar field.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) to manage demand, supply, and inventory
• Understanding forecasts, material requirements, and bills of material (BOMs) to support planning and inventory decisions
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas) for analyzing demand, inventory, and capacity data
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau to create reports and dashboards that support decision making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for partnering with sourcing, operations, finance, and engineering
• Ability to work both independently and collabora